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(d) Tonsils and Adenoids.—Children are treated at various
hospitals.
(e) Ophthalmic Defects and Minor Ailments.-—Children are
given treatment either at the School Clinics or by special
appointment.
(f) Child Guidance.—Arrangements exist for children under
five years of age to be referred to the Education Authority's Child
Guidance Centre.
(g) Paediatric Clinic. — Pre-school children may attend the
Education Authority's Clinic.
(h) Invalid Children's Aid Association. — Mrs. Osora,
Secretary to the local branch of the Association, kindly reports
that the following cases of children under five years of age were
dealt with by her Association :—
Referred by :—
Hospitals and Medical Men 22
School Medical Services 4
Welfare Centres —
Voluntary Agencies 2
Parents 5
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Classification of cases
Anaemia, debility, malnutrition 3
After-effects of illness 11
Bronchitis and pneumonia 7
Heart 1
Diseases of the ear, nose and throat 7
Various 4
Visits, advice, follow-up after illness
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(i) Convalescence.—During 1950 a total of 15 children were
sent away on medical recommendation to convalescent homes. The
arrangements were, as in previous years, made through the local
branch of the Invalid Children's Aid Association.